Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
